INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. lean or extra-lean (90% lean or higher) ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
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4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 tsp.)
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
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One 15.5-oz. can small red or pinto beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
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1-1/2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
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2 Tbs. tomato paste
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1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
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1 Tbs. unsulfured molasses
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1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp. dry mustard
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3/4 tsp. salt
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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8 whole-wheat burger buns